Conclave October 1503

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Coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain during the Sedis vacancy
Pope Julius II

The 1503 conclave was the electoral assembly of the cardinals after the death of Pope Pius III. and lasted from October 31, 1503 to November 1, 1503. With just one day, it is one of the shortest in papal history. His choice fell on Giuliano della Rovere, who called himself Pope Julius II .

history

The College of Cardinals had 44 members at the beginning of the conclave . 6 cardinals were not in Rome at the time of the conclave , so that the conclave had 38 participants.

The cardinals of the conclave were created by four popes:

Even before the election, the power blocs of the previous conclave were expected, as the participants were identical. As in the last conclave, Cardinal Georges d'Amboise presented a favorite again this time - Giuliano della Rovere. It was he who received 37 votes in the first ballot, i.e. all (apart from his own vote).

Attendees

Absent cardinals

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